Job

於是這三個人，因約伯自以為義就不再回答他。

So these three men ceased to answer Job, because he {was} righteous in his own eyes. {to...: Heb. from answering}

那時有布西人蘭族巴拉迦的兒子以利戶向約伯發怒；因約伯自以為義，不以神為義。

Then was kindled the wrath of Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite, of the kindred of Ram: against Job was his wrath kindled, because he justified himself rather than God. {himself: Heb. his soul}

他又向約伯的三個朋友發怒；因為他們想不出回答的話來，仍以約伯為有罪。

Also against his three friends was his wrath kindled, because they had found no answer, and {yet} had condemned Job.

以利戶要與約伯說話，就等候他們，因為他們比自己年老。

Now Elihu had waited till Job had spoken, because they {were} elder than he. {waited...: Heb. expected Job in words} {elder: Heb. elder for days}

以利戶見這三個人口中無話回答，就怒氣發作。

When Elihu saw that {there was} no answer in the mouth of {these} three men, then his wrath was kindled.

布西人巴拉迦的兒子以利戶回答說：我年輕，你們老邁；因此我退讓，不敢向你們陳說我的意見。

And Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite answered and said, I {am} young, and ye {are} very old; wherefore I was afraid, and durst not shew you mine opinion. {young: Heb. few of days} {durst...: Heb. feared}

我說，年老的當先說話；壽高的當以智慧.教訓人。

I said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom.

但在人裡面有靈；全能者的氣使人有聰明。

But {there is} a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.

尊貴的不都有智慧；壽高的不都能明白公平。

Great men are not {always} wise: neither do the aged understand judgment.

因此我說：你們要聽我言；我也要陳說我的意見。

Therefore I said, Hearken to me; I also will shew mine opinion.

你們查究所要說的話；那時我等候你們的話，側耳聽你們的辯論，

Behold, I waited for your words; I gave ear to your reasons, whilst ye searched out what to say. {reasons: Heb. understandings} {what...: Heb. words}

留心聽你們；誰知你們中間無一人折服約伯，駁倒他的話。

Yea, I attended unto you, and, behold, {there was} none of you that convinced Job, {or} that answered his words:

你們切不可說：我們尋得智慧；神能勝他，人卻不能。

Lest ye should say, We have found out wisdom: God thrusteth him down, not man.

約伯沒有向我爭辯；我也不用你們的話回答他。

Now he hath not directed {his} words against me: neither will I answer him with your speeches. {directed: or, ordered}

他們驚奇不再回答，一言不發。

They were amazed, they answered no more: they left off speaking. {left...: Heb. removed speeches from themselves}

我豈因他們不說話，站住不再回答，仍舊等候呢？

When I had waited, (for they spake not, but stood still, {and} answered no more;)

我也要回答我的一分話，陳說我的意見。

{I said}, I will answer also my part, I also will shew mine opinion.

因為我的言語滿懷；我裡面的靈激動我。

For I am full of matter, the spirit within me constraineth me. {matter: Heb. words} {spirit...: Heb. spirit of my belly}

我的胸懷如盛酒之囊沒有出氣之縫，又如新皮袋快要破裂。

Behold, my belly {is} as wine {which} hath no vent; it is ready to burst like new bottles. {hath...: Heb. is not opened}

我要說話，使我舒暢；我要開口回答。

I will speak, that I may be refreshed: I will open my lips and answer. {be...: Heb. breathe}

我必不看人的情面，也不奉承人。

Let me not, I pray you, accept any man's person, neither let me give flattering titles unto man.

我不曉得奉承；若奉承，造我的主必快快除滅我。

For I know not to give flattering titles; {in so doing} my maker would soon take me away.